Stir-Fried Chicken with Honey-Garlic Sauce and Sesame Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

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A sweet and savory stir-fry featuring tender chicken coated in a glossy honey-garlic sauce and finished with toasted sesame seeds for crunch. This Asian Fusion-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: Cut 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Toss with 1 tsp cornstarch until coated evenly.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp water. Pour this sauce over the chicken in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken with a glossy sheen.
Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions on top before serving.